Fleet Inventory - Principal Software Engineer - Roblox
San Mateo, CA
About the Job
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.
At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device.We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.
A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
As a Software Engineer in the Fleet Inventory pod within Roblox's Compute Group, you'll drive the development of our API-based asset management system and influence the evolution of Roblox's Private Cloud. In this product and engineering focused role, you'll revamp our server management across cloud and on-premise infrastructure, and aid in optimizing our extensive fleet. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager for the Machine Management layer, you'll shape the future of infrastructure management at Roblox.
You will:
- Develop a unified inventory system to abstract cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
- Lead the transition from existing systems to a new storage layer.
- Create an API layer for accessing telemetry, diagnostics data, and offering business intelligence.
- Contribute to solving the T0 data layer for the fleet, and provide business intelligence on fleet utilization and forecasting.
You have:
- 10+ years of industry experience.
- Leadership experience as Tech Lead.
- Cross-functional experience delivering big projects over multiple quarters.
- Preference for building autonomous systems over ops and repetitive tasks.
- An understanding of the importance of documentation for large-scale systems.
- A passion for production health and reliable, sustainable production systems.
- No experience required in this specific area of infrastructure, but being excited about the problem space is a must.
You are:
- A solution-oriented innovator and driven towards action.
- A team player who values collaboration and feedback.
- Committed to process improvement and learning. You are always looking for ways to improve the quality and efficiency of your work and the work of your team.
This role has an in office requirement at least 3x per week.
Roles that are based in our San Mateo, CA Headquarters are in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional in-office on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
You’ll Love:
- Industry-leading compensation package
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Roflex - Flexible and supportive work policy
- Roblox Admin badge for your avatar
- At Roblox HQ:
- Free catered lunches five times a week and several fully stocked kitchens with unlimited snacks
- Onsite fitness center and fitness program credit
- Annual CalTrain Go Pass
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